Gavin vs Ralf

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gavin

Boy #254 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"white hawk of battle"

Origin: Welsh

Cultural Roots

Welsh Scottish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#254
Total SSA Count
1,380
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Ralf

Boy #32,528 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"wolf counsel"

Origin: Old Norse Rádúlfr

Cultural Roots

German Scandinavian English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#32,528
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Gavin Rank #254
Ralf Rank #32,528

Gavin is more popular, ranked #254 vs #32528 for Ralf.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gavin or Ralf more popular?

Gavin is more popular, ranked #254 compared to Ralf at #32528 in the United States.

What do Gavin and Ralf mean?

Gavin means "white hawk of battle" (Welsh origin). Ralf means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse Rádúlfr origin).

Are Gavin and Ralf boy or girl names?

Gavin is primarily a boy name. Ralf is primarily a boy name.

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